AUDI A8 2024: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 24V251000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| AUDI | A8 | 2024 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2024-04-03 | 2024-04-04 |
Manufacturers Involved: Volkswagen Group of America, Inc.
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 69GU
Component: AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 91
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. "Volkswagen" is recalling certain 2023 Audi S5 Cabriolet, A4 Allroad, Q5 Sportback, A3 Sedan, S5 Sportback, SQ7, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, RS5 Sportback, 2024 A8, E-Tron Quattro, E-Tron Sportback Quattro, Q8, RSQ8, 2023-2024 Q3, Q5, and Q7 vehicles. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the occupant detection system "ODS" control module may loosen and deactivate the front passenger air bag.
A deactivated front passenger air bag will not deploy during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the passenger seat occupant detection system control module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 31, 2024. Owners may contact Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen's number for this recall is 69GU.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
